In the late 1940s and early 1950s, most Americans
knew little about Indochina, France's colony in
Southeast Asia. During the Cold War, however,
American officials became concerned the region
might fall to communism. Eventually, American troops
were sent to fight in Vietnam.
In the late 1940s and early 1950s, most Americans
knew little about Indochina, France's colony in
Southeast Asia. During the Cold War, however,
American officials became concerned the region
might fall to communism. Eventually, American troops
were sent to fight in Vietnam.